First Evangelical Free Church – LED Lighting Retrofit

Wichita, KS
Case Study

An 80% energy savings was achieved by retrofitting 140 LED fixtures into a complex sanctuary space, overcoming structural and electrical challenges.

Before & After

First Evangelical Free Church LED Lighting Retrofit, before
Before
First Evangelical Free Church LED Lighting Retrofit, after
After

Challenge

  • New regulations outlawed inefficient high-wattage quartz lamps, necessitating a system replacement.
  • A lightning strike disabled the existing dimming system, causing multiple electrical issues that required urgent resolution.
  • A basement located beneath the sanctuary prohibited the use of traditional lifts, requiring alternative access solutions to ensure team safety and facility integrity.

Solution

  • Installed a new panelboard and 140 energy-efficient LED can fixtures, each equipped with Casambi control modules.
  • Bypassed the damaged dimming modules and integrated the new LED fixtures into the existing DMX system.
  • Collaborated with a professional scaffolding company to safely complete the three-week project.

Key Results

  • Achieved 80% overall energy savings, reducing system wattage from 45,900W to 8,950W.
  • Delivered a state-of-the-art LED lighting system offering superior light quality and extended lifespan.
  • Successfully integrated new fixtures into the existing DMX dimming control architecture.
  • Significantly reduced energy consumption for the facility.